Orthoptist demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthoptist gender statistics
81.8% of orthoptists are women and 18.2% of orthoptists are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Orthoptist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Orthoptist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,750
Female income
$68,888
Orthoptist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthoptist positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of orthoptists are female.
Orthoptist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.57% | 76.43% |
| 2011 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
| 2012 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2013 | 21.80% | 78.20% |
| 2014 | 15.55% | 84.45% |
| 2015 | 11.67% | 88.33% |
| 2016 | 16.09% | 83.91% |
| 2017 | 19.66% | 80.34% |
| 2018 | 15.93% | 84.07% |
| 2019 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
| 2020 | 17.25% | 82.75% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Orthoptist related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthoptists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Orthoptist | 18% | 82% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Orthoptist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthoptists is White, which makes up 62.0% of all orthoptists. Comparatively, 22.1% of orthoptists are Asian and 7.0% of orthoptists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 22.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Orthoptist race
| Orthoptist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Orthoptist race and ethnicity over time
See how orthoptist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthoptist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.84% | 0.79% | 29.13% | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 64.90% | 2.04% | 24.90% | 4.49% |
| 2012 | 63.53% | 0.39% | 28.63% | 4.71% |
| 2013 | 70.87% | 1.18% | 21.65% | 2.76% |
| 2014 | 61.81% | 3.56% | 25.57% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 64.21% | 3.27% | 23.78% | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 69.89% | 1.34% | 20.97% | 4.84% |
| 2017 | 67.31% | 2.47% | 23.35% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 68.06% | 3.19% | 21.87% | 4.67% |
| 2019 | 66.91% | 2.42% | 21.74% | 5.56% |
| 2020 | 62.15% | 1.23% | 24.62% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 61.97% | 2.35% | 22.07% | 7.04% |
Orthoptist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino orthoptists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthoptists have the lowest average salary at $66,352.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,500 |
| White | $68,071 |
| Black or African American | $66,352 |
| Asian | $67,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,340 |
Orthoptist age breakdown
The average age of orthoptists is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the orthoptist population.
Orthoptist age breakdown
| Orthoptist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Orthoptist educational attainment
The most common degree for orthoptists is bachelor's degree, with 44% of orthoptists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Orthoptists by degree level
| Orthoptist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Orthoptist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthoptists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,743 annually. With a Master's degree, orthoptists earn a median annual income of $69,335 compared to $67,610 for orthoptists with an No Education degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,569 |
| No Education | $67,610 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,477 |
| Master's Degree | $69,335 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,961 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,743 |
Orthoptist employment statistics
Company size where orthoptists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthoptists work.
Orthoptist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Orthoptist turnover and employment statistics
Orthoptist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthoptists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthoptist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthoptist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 5.48% |
Average orthoptist tenure
The average orthoptist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 orthoptists resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthoptist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Orthoptist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthoptists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Pediatric Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 52,560 |
| Orthoptist | 11.66% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Obstetrician/Gynecologist | 13.05% | 29,741 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar orthoptist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Pediatric Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 52,560 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Obstetrician/Gynecologist | 13.05% | 29,741 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthoptists
- Persian, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Orthoptist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Persian | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |
